# Senior Associate to Principal Fire Safety Engineer

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: Melbourne, Victoria
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

**Apply**: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/97858?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply
**Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_d8b9fc28-268

## Description

We're seeking a Senior Associate to Principal Fire Safety Engineer to lead our Melbourne-based Fire Safety Engineering team.

As a seasoned fire safety engineer, you'll shape the future of Australia's transport infrastructure on major projects like High-Speed Rail, Parramatta Station, and the Suburban Rail Loop.

Responsibilities:

- Drive fire safety outcomes on underground infrastructure projects

- Oversee project delivery from tender to commissioning

- Support fire-life safety planning for emerging transport technologies

- Deliver practical fire safety solutions and support system design and testing

- Develop and review fire strategies, performance-based designs, and risk assessments

- Prepare high-quality reports and documentation

- Conduct site inspections and audits

- Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and contractors

- Apply innovative approaches to improve fire safety outcomes

- Mentor junior engineers and promote technical excellence

- Engage with regulatory bodies and represent the team in industry forums

Requirements:

- 10-15 years of experience in fire safety engineering

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

- Chartered Engineer status (CPEng) or equivalent

- Proven experience delivering large-scale transport or infrastructure projects

- Strong understanding of Australian fire safety codes and standards

- Excellent analytical and project management skills

- Confident communication and leadership abilities

Benefits:

- Hybrid working and flexible locations

- Opportunity to work on landmark projects and contribute to meaningful outcomes

- Collaborative and empowering work environment

## Skills

### Required
- Fire Safety Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Communication

### Nice to have
- Chartered Engineer status (CPEng)
- Experience with Australian fire safety codes and standards
- Knowledge of emerging transport technologies

---

Source: [Apply at emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com](https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/97858?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)